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VAN METER, Iowa (April 24, 2009) More than 500 veterans who escorted the unclaimed remains of seven Iowa veterans to their final resting place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery line the procession route with American flags after providing a motorcycle escort for the remains. The ceremony coincided with Des Moines Navy Week, one of 22 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2009. Navy Weeks are designed to show Americans the investment they have made in their Navy and increase awareness in cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward/Released)

VetVerify.org Goes Viral on June 5

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

“Like” then “share” to maximize the exposure of these informational posts in social media channels.

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Waste Awareness Saves Money

By LTC Vernon Jakoby / June 1, 2017 /

Government agencies have a reputation for wasteful spending. As taxpayers, we are concerned over acts of waste. As stewards of non-appropriated funds, we must all be educated on waste, which is part of the trio known as fraud, waste and abuse.

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Tent, Trailer, Bazaar or Extended Hours—All Bases Covered in Pacific Region Exercises

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The Contingency and Pacific Region teams are busy throughout the year supporting Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines in operations and exercises from Guam to Korea.

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One-Stop Shop Opens in Zagan, Poland

By Brad Nisbett / June 1, 2017 /

Months of planning and coordination between the 4th Infantry Division, United States Army Europe (USAREUR) and Exchange associates culminated with the grand opening of the Zagan Troop Store in April.

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World War I tent PX

2015 Exchange Annual Report Wins Design Award

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The Corporate Communication team added another accolade to its growing list of Graphic Design USA, American Inhouse Design Awards. Sandi Lute, chief of communications and public affairs; Johnny Olson, corporate communication manager; Steve Smith, corporate communication editor/historian; and Ryan Smith, corporate communication writer/editor, were recognized for creation, design and writing of the Exchange 2015 Annual…

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Wounded Warrior Hires Reach Milestone

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

The Exchange reached an important milestone this spring—the hiring of its 1,000th Wounded Warrior since 2010.

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Loss Prevention’s CAUGHT Doing the Right Thing

By Robert Philpot / June 1, 2017 /

These associates are using one of the Exchange’s core values, “The ability to use good judgment,” by taking loss prevention and safety strategies seriously, thus saving the organization thousands of dollars. Click on each picture to see what they did.

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GEN Perna shook the hand of each associate recognized, including Rita King.

Four-Star General Shows His Appreciation at Redstone Arsenal

By Julie Mitchell / May 1, 2017 /

Exchange associates at Redstone Arsenal received a once-in-a-lifetime honor—a challenge coin and sincere words of thanks from GEN Gustave Perna, commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command.

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Veterans salute as flags are raised for the National Anthem during a Memorial Day ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26. Veterans and military members from all four branches of the military attended the event to remember those who died in our nation's service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon) (Released)

VetVerify.org – Recognizing the Honorable Service of Our Nation’s Veterans

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2017 /

Starting May 9, honorably discharged Veterans can ensure their eligibility to shop military exchanges online. Using data received from the Defense Manpower Data Center, Veterans can verify eligibility now and begin shopping on Veterans Day 2017.

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VetVerify.org Contact Center Opens

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2017 /

On April 25, VetVerify.org soft-launched to begin authenticating the potentially 13 million Veterans who will be able to use their earned lifelong online military exchange benefit beginning Veteran’s Day 2017.

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